Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is working to protect the rights of New York families who have relied on wood burning for heating and fuel for generations. While the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)...

“It’s time to pass the budget—why we are back in Albany on a Sunday to instead pass another emergency budget extender is ridiculous. This lack of planning is not what New York families want to see, especially when they were hoping to see the state...

“My thoughts go out to the families of the 134 hostages still being held in Gaza by Hamas, and I am praying for all of the hostages’ safe return home. The hostages have been held in Gaza for 179 days, and of the 134 hostages, five of them are U.S....

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is proud to announce the 16th Annual Venison for Veterans & Seniors of Fulton and Montgomery Counties. This volunteer event organized by local hunters and in partnership with assemblymembers,...

“Nadia Vitels was brutally beaten to death, allegedly by two squatters who had moved into her deceased mother’s New York City apartment—Nadia’s death will not be in vain. “Squatting-related incidents in our state are on the rise and out of...

“I was proud to see Congressman Marc Molinaro and my colleagues from the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences come together to call for an independent review of our state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. This review of our triumphs and mistakes...

“As Minority Ranker of the Higher Education Committee, it’s very important that funding is adequate for our institutions of higher learning, including SUNY and CUNY schools. Many colleges and universities statewide were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) was proud to support the efforts of Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), Assemblyman Josh...

Alexander John “AJ” Smullen passed away at Albany Medical Center on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Albany, New York at the age of 14 following a fierce fight in the Pediatric ICU after being hit by a car on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. He gave the ultimate...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is proud to announce and congratulate all 14 organizations and artists in Assembly District 118 who collectively received $907,000 worth of grant awards through the New York State Council...

            Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is proud to announce the 16th Annual Venison for Veterans & Seniors of Fulton and Montgomery Counties. This volunteer event supplied by local hunters and in partnership...

There are 731 school districts throughout our state. Within these school districts are 2.3 million students that require 45,000 school buses to transport them to and from home safely everyday. Taking these numbers into account, if the Electric School...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is helping spread the word about a Recruitment and Retention Leadership Workshop in the Town of Mohawk Fire District. The workshop will discuss personnel retention and recruitment challenges...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) spoke during two seminars at the Sacandaga Sportsmen’s Day on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, to go over what proposals, laws and changes regarding hunting and environmental conservation are...

I want to send a clear message to my constituents and our residents throughout the state: this legislative session, I will be bringing new ideas to the table and fighting for changes to make New Yorkers’ lives better, especially in more rural regions....

“During Gov. Hochul’s budget presentation today, we saw yet another example of one-party rule seizing control of a budget aimed at helping New York families and businesses and using it instead to help dig New York City Majority is out of the monumental...

“New Yorkers have spoken: safety and affordability are two of residents’ biggest concerns in our state. While these concerns are the reasoning behind so many families and businesses deciding to up and leave New York, our state budget only continues...

“This legislative session, it’s time we bring new ideas and new legislation to the table to ensure our families, veterans, schools, first responders and small businesses are looked after. I was grateful to organize and be a part of multiple rural...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) organized five rural equity forums led by his fellow Assembly Minority Members over the past two months, and he is proud to see them conclude just in time for the 2024-25 Legislative Session....

“Congratulations to all the organizations and artists who received grant awards from NYSCA in our Assembly District 118 community! Providing these artistic programs, the resources and funding necessary to further enrich our community is essential —...